Fri.’s Devo - Sons of God

Read: Ezekiel 33:1-34:31; Hebrews 13:1-25; Psalm 115:1-18; Proverbs 27:21-22
God always referred to Ezekiel as a son of man. Jesus always referred to himself as the son of man except when he was speaking to his disciples or to people who would become his disciples and then he used the term “son of God”. We were sons of men until we became a new creature in Christ and then we were called sons of God. As sons of God, like Ezekiel, we can hear the voice of God speaking to us.
God’s word to Ezekiel was that he had to speak what God was telling him about the land and the people or he would be held responsible for their sins. He was God’s voice to warn them of what was going to happen to them if they didn’t repent. He was their spiritual father who was sent to discipline and warn them of their punishment if they continued in their sin and their reward for turning away from their sin.
God was angry at the spiritual leaders of their day because they didn’t hear from him and didn’t warn the people. Their lives were as sinful as the people’s and they would be held responsible. One day, the Shepherd of the people would be Jesus Christ and he would bring showers of blessing on the ones who listened and obeyed his voice.
What we read in Hebrews can be summed up in this: honor one another and set your heart on loving God. He will provide for your every need. Be aware of the spiritual world that is all around you and be grateful!
Lord, we are truly in awe of the great love you have for us and this world. Help us to live as sons of God today.